Cattle health content on Cattle Weekly is written for producers who need to act fast when something’s wrong in the herd, not wade through veterinary journals to find an answer. We cover vaccination programs, parasite control, lameness, bovine respiratory disease and the biosecurity measures that keep properties clean, including correct use of the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) for traceability during outbreaks or disease investigations. Seasonal health risks—pestivirus, three-day sickness, buffalo fly pressure in the north—get coverage timed to when producers actually need it. We reference guidance from state agriculture departments and MLA-funded animal health research to keep advice current and evidence-based, and we flag notifiable disease reporting obligations clearly, because getting that wrong has real consequences for your operation and the wider industry. Nutrition-linked health issues such as grass tetany and pulpy kidney also feature here, since so much herd health comes back to feed and mineral status. This section aims to help you spot problems early, understand treatment options and withdrawal periods, and keep your herd health records in shape for both welfare and market access purposes.
Tick fever in Australian cattle explained: causes, zones, the trivalent vaccine, and how producers in the north manage the risk.
